Physical Therapist - Sports Medicine.

Physical Therapist

Miami Valley Hospital South

• DEPT : Sports Medicine
• Full-Time

Premier Health Mission, Vision, and Values

The Premier Health Mission

We will improve the health of the communities we serve with others who share our commitment to provide high-quality, cost-competitive health care services.

The Premier Health Vision

People will choose Premier Health over any health system in Southwestern Ohio. We will earn their choice, and grow our market leadership by anticipating their needs and exceeding their expectations.

• Patients and their families will choose us for our quality outcomes and compassionate care at a competitive price.
• Physicians will choose us as collaborative partners for our easy, efficient practice environment and with a shared passion for high-quality medical outcomes.
• Our employees will choose us as a great place to work, learn and build a career.

The Premier Health Values

• RESPECT each person’s dignity.
• Act with INTEGRITY to do the right thing in all aspects of our responsibilities.
• Serve with COMPASSION that embraces each individual’s concerns and hopes.
• Commit to EXCELLENCE as measured to the highest level of performance.

General Summary / Responsibilities :

The Physical Therapist assumes a dynamic leadership role on the interdisciplinary patient care teams. This individual identifies patient care needs, develops a plan of care and goals in collaboration with the patient, provides a wide variety of treatment techniques within the scope of practice, provides education and support to patients / families, and facilitates continuing care planning.

The therapist participates in staff management, cost management, and professional practice activities. The therapist is responsible for demonstrating excellent customer service and contributing to the overall effectiveness of the department.

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required : Bachelor's degree

Additional requirements :

• Type of degree : Bachelor of Science or equivalent
• Area of study or major : Physical Therapy
• Preferred educational qualifications : N / A
• Position specific testing requiremen t : N / A

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Current Physical Therapy license in State of Ohio.
• Current CPR certification required at time of hire.

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required : No prior job-related work experience

Prior job title or occupational experience : N / A

Prior specific functional responsibilities : N / A

Preferred experience : 1-3 years of job-related experience.

Other experience requirements : N / A

Knowledge / Skills

• Able to multi-task with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor.
• Dependable, flexible and adaptable to change.
• Teamwork oriented.
• Display tact, diplomacy, and professionalism.
• Strong analytical and prioritization skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills.

Working Conditions :

• May be exposed to loud noises.
• May be exposed to aggressive, violent behavior from patients, family members and / or visitors.
• May be exposed to bodily fluids, blood and / or airborne pathogens.
• Must be able to work under stressful conditions which may occur in emergency situations or with a heavy workload.

Organizational Standards

• Possess skills, knowledge, and abilities to reach the mission, vision, and values of Premier Health.
• Demonstrates traits and behaviors including, but not limited to, Focusing on Patients / Customers, Walking the Talk, Being a Partner, Adding Skills / Abilities, Working Independently for all staff and Managing in a Changing Environment, Engaging the Workforce, and Managing & Improving Individual Performance for Management Staff.
• Performs in such a way to honor our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence.
• Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.
• Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.
• Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.
• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.
• Adheres to infection prevention policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.
• Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.
• Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service through his / her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.
• Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards and / or standards from other accrediting bodies.
• Reports to work as required.

Essential Duties & Functions :

• Evaluates, treats, documents, delegates, and discharges patients per service guidelines.
• Engages in interdisciplinary patient care management.
• Bills appropriately for services and supplies provided as indicated through matching of documentation and service charges.
• Provides oversight of Physical Therapist Assistants.
• Provides patient / family education.
• Participates in programs / service performance improvement activities.
• Manages case load per department standards.
• Engages in patient satisfaction efforts and looks for opportunities to ensure that all patients have a satisfying experience.
• Passes all required hospital / department competencies and related testing; applies to everyday performance.
30+ days ago